2024 in Pakistan

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The events listed below are both anticipated and scheduled for the year 2024 in Pakistan.

Incumbents[edit]

Federal government[edit]

S. No	Name	Office
1	Arif Alvi	President of Pakistan
2	Anwar ul Haq Kakar	Prime Minister of Pakistan
3	Sadiq Sanjrani	Chairman of the Senate
4	Raja Pervaiz Ashraf	Speaker of the National Assembly
5	Qazi Faez Isa	Chief Justice of Pakistan
6	Sikandar Sultan Raja	Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan
7	Dissolved	National Assembly
8	14th Senate of Pakistan	Senate of Pakistan

Provincial government[edit]

Province	Governor	Chief Minister		Government Type	Chief Justice
Balochistan	Abdul Wali Kakar	Ali Mardan Khan Domki	BAP	Caretaker	Naeem Akhtar (BHC)
Gilgit-Baltistan	Mehdi Shah	Gulbar Khan	PTI	Coalition	Shamim Khan(SACGB)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Ghulam Ali	Muhammad Azam Khan	Caretaker	Caretaker	Muhammad Ibrahim Khan (Pakistani judge) (PHC)
Punjab	Baligh Ur Rehman	Mohsin Naqvi	Caretaker	Caretaker	Ameer Bhatti (LHC)
Sindh	Kamran Tessori	Maqbool Baqar	PPP	Caretaker	Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi (SHC)

State government[edit]

Province	President	Prime minister			Government Type	Chief Justice
Azad Kashmir	Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry	Chaudhry Anwarul Haq		PTI	Coalition	Raja Saeed Akram Khan (SCAJK)

Services chief[edit]


S. No	Name	Office
1	Asim Munir	Chief of Army Staff
2	Zaheer Ahmad Babar	Chief of Air Staff
3	Naveed Ashraf	Chief of Naval Staff
4	Sahir Shamshad Mirza	Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee

Events[edit]

14 February - PP, PML-N and other allied parties announced to form the government together, PTI was also invited

2 January – Unidentified gunmen shoot and kill six people in Mir Alia, a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the country's northwest near the Afghanistan border.^[1]
10 January – The Supreme Court of Pakistan upholds the 2019 death sentence upon late former leader Pervez Musharraf, who lived in exile until his death in February 2023.^[2]
16 January – 2024 Iranian missile strikes in Pakistan:
- Iran launches a missile attack within Pakistan, targeting what it describes are terrorist sites. Pakistan calls the action an "unprovoked violation" of its airspace resulting in the death of two children and injuries to three others.^[3]
17 January – Pakistan recalls its ambassador to Iran in response to the missile attack on its territory that killed two civilians.^[4]
18 January – Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar:
- The Pakistan Air Force launches "precision airstrikes" on Baloch separatist targets inside Iran a day after Iranian missile strikes against Baloch separatist militants in Balochistan, killed at least two civilians. Camps belonging to the Baluch Liberation Front and Balochistan Liberation Army are reportedly hit. Explosions are reported in the city of Saravan. Four women and three children are killed in the strikes, all of whom are foreign nationals.^[5] There are fears that this conflict could escalate. ^[6]
27 January – In Iran three gunmen kill nine Pakistani labourers in Saravan, Sistan and Baluchistan province, near the Iran–Pakistan border.^[7]
29 January – Baloch Liberation Army forces launch a multipronged attack dubbed "Operation Dara-e-Bolan" on Pakistani security forces, capturing checkpoints and Pakistani bases in Machh, and attacking other areas, including Kolpur.^[8]
30 January – Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan is sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets.^[9]
5 February – Ten policemen are killed and six more injured during an attack by Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan militants against a police station in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.^[10]
7 February – 2024 Balochistan bombings: Twin bombings outside electoral offices kill at least 29 people and injure dozens more in Balochistan, ahead of tomorrow's general election. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks.^[11]^[12]
8 February –
- Five police officers were killed and two others were wounded when assailants detonated a bomb and then opened fire at a police van in northwest Pakistan.^[13]
- 2024 Pakistani general election: Pakistanis elect members of the 16th National Assembly.^[14]
- Mobile phone services are temporarily suspended and thousands of troops are deployed to protect polling stations. Five policemen and two children are killed during two separate bombings, targeting a patrol and a polling station respectively.
10 February – 2024 Pakistani general election: Despite Imran Khan's lead, Nawaz Sharif claims victory amidst allegations of military-led rigging.^[15]

Holidays[edit]

Source:^[16]

5 February – Kashmir Solidarity Day
23 March – Pakistan Day
10 April to 12 April – Eid al-Fitr
1 May – Labour Day
17–18 June – Eid al-Adha
16–17 July – Ashura
14 August – Independence Day
16 September – Milad un-Nabi
25 December – Quaid-e-Azam Day

Arts and entertainment[edit]

Deaths[edit]

2 January
- Sartaj Aziz, 94, politician and economist, minister of foreign affairs (1998–1999, 2013–2017), national security advisor (2013–2015) and three-time minister of finance.
- Qaiser Rashid Khan, 62, jurist, chief justice of the Peshawar High Court (2021–2023).^[17]
5 January: Masood ur Rehman Usmani, Islamic scholar.^[18]
7 January: Norma Fernandes, teacher.^[19]
11 January: Khalid Butt, actor (Shah, Rahm, Motorcycle Girl) and film producer.^[20]
13 January: Shaukat Zaidi, 72, actor (Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain), journalist and playwright.
15 January: James Masih Shera, 77, Pakistani-born British politician and educationist.^[21]
20 January: Ali Zia, 66, cricket player and coach (Bangladesh national team).
25 January: Elahi Bux Soomro, 97, politician, member (1985–2007) and speaker (1996–2001) of the National Assembly.^[22]
31 January: Rehan Zaib Khan, politician.
12 February: Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Ali Amin Gandapur father Major (Rtd) Aminullah Gandapur passed away

References[edit]

^ "Gunmen kill 6 barbers in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban near the Afghan border". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
^ Bhatti, Haseeb (2024-01-10). "SC upholds ex-military dictator Musharraf's death sentence in treason case". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
^ "Iran attacks alleged militant bases in Pakistan; Islamabad says 'unprovoked' strikes kill 2 children". AP News. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
^ Belam, Martin; Gecsoyler, Sammy; Ahmad, Reged; Gecsoyler, Martin Belam (now); Sammy; Ahmad (earlier), Reged (2024-01-17). "Middle East crisis live: Pakistan recalls ambassador from Iran and bars Iranian counterpart after missile strike". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-17.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ Siddiqui, Usaid. "Pakistan-Iran attacks updates: 9 killed near Iran's southeast border". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
^ https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-its-proxies-widening-violence-middle-east-2024-01-18/
^ "Iran-Pakistan tensions rise again: Unidentified gunmen kill 9 Pakistanis in Iranian city of Saravan". The Times of India. 2024-01-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
^ "Major Offensive in Balochistan: BLA's Elite Units Initiate 'Operation Dara-e-Bolan'". The Balochistan Post. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
^ "Imran Khan: Pakistan former PM jailed in state secrets case as election looms". 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
^ "Armed group kills 10 in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
^ "Bombings at Pakistani political offices kill at least 29 a day before parliamentary elections". AP News. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
^ "Islamic State claims responsibility for bombings on eve of Pakistan election". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
^ "Pakistan Elections 2024 Live Updates: 5 policemen killed in blast, shooting; mobile service suspension won't affect polls, says CEC". The Indian Express. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
^ Sadozai, Irfan; Guramani, Nadir; Bhatti, Haseeb; Momand, Abdullah (2 November 2023). "President, ECP agree on holding elections on Feb 8". Dawn. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^ "Pakistan's Military Couldn't Keep Imran Khan Down. Now What?". TIME. 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
^ "Pakistan Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^ Report, Bureau (2024-01-03). "Former PHC CJ Rashid dies after days in coma". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
^ Haider, Zulqarnain (2024-01-05). "Sunni Ulema Council leader Masood Usmani killed in Islamabad". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
^ Hasan, Shazia (2024-01-08). "Beloved ex-KGS headmistress Norma Fernandes passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
^ Desk, Web (2024-01-11). "Veteran actor Khalid Butt passes away in Lahore". Hum NEWS. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
^ "In Memoriam: James Masih Shera MBE (6th March1946 - 15th January 2024)". British Asian Christian Association. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
^ Staff, Web Desk (2024-01-25). "Senior politician Elahi Bakhsh Soomro 'passes away' in Karachi: reports". Pakistan Observer. Retrieved 2024-01-25.

External links[edit]

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[1] "Gunmen kill 6 barbers in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban near the Afghan border". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-01-02.

[2] Bhatti, Haseeb (2024-01-10). "SC upholds ex-military dictator Musharraf's death sentence in treason case". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-10.

[3] "Iran attacks alleged militant bases in Pakistan; Islamabad says 'unprovoked' strikes kill 2 children". AP News. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-16.

[4] Belam, Martin; Gecsoyler, Sammy; Ahmad, Reged; Gecsoyler, Martin Belam (now); Sammy; Ahmad (earlier), Reged (2024-01-17). "Middle East crisis live: Pakistan recalls ambassador from Iran and bars Iranian counterpart after missile strike". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-17.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[5] Siddiqui, Usaid. "Pakistan-Iran attacks updates: 9 killed near Iran's southeast border". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-01-18.

[6] ttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-its-proxies-widening-violence-middle-east-2024-01-18/

[7] "Iran-Pakistan tensions rise again: Unidentified gunmen kill 9 Pakistanis in Iranian city of Saravan". The Times of India. 2024-01-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-01-28.

[8] "Major Offensive in Balochistan: BLA's Elite Units Initiate 'Operation Dara-e-Bolan'". The Balochistan Post. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-01-30.

[9] "Imran Khan: Pakistan former PM jailed in state secrets case as election looms". 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-01-30.

[10] "Armed group kills 10 in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-02-05.

[11] "Bombings at Pakistani political offices kill at least 29 a day before parliamentary elections". AP News. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-02-07.

[12] "Islamic State claims responsibility for bombings on eve of Pakistan election". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-02-08.

[13] "Pakistan Elections 2024 Live Updates: 5 policemen killed in blast, shooting; mobile service suspension won't affect polls, says CEC". The Indian Express. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-02-08.

[14] Sadozai, Irfan; Guramani, Nadir; Bhatti, Haseeb; Momand, Abdullah (2 November 2023). "President, ECP agree on holding elections on Feb 8". Dawn. Retrieved 5 November 2023.

[15] "Pakistan's Military Couldn't Keep Imran Khan Down. Now What?". TIME. 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-10.

[16] "Pakistan Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 5 November 2023.

[17] Report, Bureau (2024-01-03). "Former PHC CJ Rashid dies after days in coma". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-25.

[18] Haider, Zulqarnain (2024-01-05). "Sunni Ulema Council leader Masood Usmani killed in Islamabad". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 2024-01-25.

[19] Hasan, Shazia (2024-01-08). "Beloved ex-KGS headmistress Norma Fernandes passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-25.

[20] Desk, Web (2024-01-11). "Veteran actor Khalid Butt passes away in Lahore". Hum NEWS. Retrieved 2024-01-25.

[21] "In Memoriam: James Masih Shera MBE (6th March1946 - 15th January 2024)". British Asian Christian Association. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-01-25.

[22] Staff, Web Desk (2024-01-25). "Senior politician Elahi Bakhsh Soomro 'passes away' in Karachi: reports". Pakistan Observer. Retrieved 2024-01-25.

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2024 in Pakistan

Incumbents[edit]

Federal government[edit]

Provincial government[edit]

State government[edit]

Services chief[edit]

Events[edit]

Holidays[edit]

Arts and entertainment[edit]

Deaths[edit]

See also[edit]

Country overviews[edit]

Related timelines for current period[edit]

References[edit]

External links[edit]